Prevalence Of Dental Diseases Research Articles

Prevalence of Dental Diseases Against the Background of Endemic Goiter in the Iodine-Deficient Region of the Samarkand Region

Prevalence of Dental Diseases Against the Background of Endemic Goiter in the Iodine-Deficient Region of the Samarkand Region

Medical-statistical indicators of dental disease prevalence among students of general educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation

BACKGROUND: Currently, the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation has 33 general educational institutions, with around 18,000 students who are part of the personnel reserve aimed at enhancing the country’s defense capability. AIM: To evaluate the medical-statistical indicators of dental disease prevalence among students, which can be used to optimize dental care in the general educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed the dental disease prevalence (ICD-10 codes K00–K14) among students from the academic years 2009/2010 to 2021/2022 using the reporting form 13K/MED approved by the Main Military Medical Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, as well as during annual medical examinations. The level of dental disease prevalence was calculated per mil (‰).The number of those in need of and sanitized children were calculated in percentages (%). The results were tested for the normal distribution of characteristics. The text includes the mean values and their errors. RESULTS: The average annual level of total dental disease prevalence or incidence among students was 1687.9±16.0‰ and 563.4±12.2‰ for primary dental disease. This was significantly higher by an order of magnitude compared to previously examined conscripted military personnel, achieved through personalized approaches and strict medical-statistical accounting. No significant differences were observed in dental disease prevalence indicators among different age groups of students. A decrease in both total and primary dental disease prevalence rates has been observed in recent years. The average annual percentage of students requiring oral cavity sanitation was 40.9±1.2% and 75.4±1.8% of those who underwent sanitation. The proportion of sanitized students in the 16–18 age group was significantly higher than in younger age groups (p 0.001). CONCLUSION: Medical-statistical indicators should be used to optimize dental care in the general educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation.

Dental caries detection using faster region-based convolutional neural network with residual network

Dental caries is the highest prevalent dental disease in the world by 2022. Caries can be stopped by early detection of patients through efficient screening. Previously, there have been several methods used to detect caries such as single shot multibox detector (SSD), faster region-based convolutional neural network (Faster R-CNN) and you only look once (YOLO). This research aims to develop accurate dental caries detection using Faster R-CNN. Using a dataset collected from scraping on the internet, this research is started by creating an original dataset consisting of 81 base images which are then augmented to a total of 486 images and annotated by dental health experts from Jenderal Soedirman University. Transfer learning using pre-trained Faster R-CNN residual network (ResNet)-50 and ResNet-101 model is utilized to detect and localise dental caries. The Faster R-CNN ResNet-50 model trained using the Adam optimizer produces a mean average precision (mAP) of 0.213, and those using the momentum optimizer produce a mAP of 0.177. While the Faster R-CNN ResNet-101 model trained using the Adam optimizer produces a mAP of 0.192, and those using the momentum optimizer produce a mAP of 0.004. The model trained on the dataset showed satisfactory results in detecting dental caries, especially ResNet-50 with Adam optimizer.

Comparative assessment of a phased debridement strategy amidst treatment for masticatory muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

Relevance. Dental care for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) presents substantial challenges to dental practitioners. These children not only necessitate individualized care strategies but also face challenges in mouth opening due to masticatory muscle spasticity, which limits operational access during treatments. This study introduces a phased approach to debridement that is integrated with interventions aimed at alleviating hypertonia in the masticatory muscles through adaptive myogymnastics and the use of a pneumatic mouth expander.Materials and methods. A clinical and functional assessment of the orofacial region was conducted on 34 compliant CP patients aged 6-12 years, with the mean age being 9.6 ± 0.3 years. These assessments considered the extent of motor activity and movement limitations in daily activities. Follow-up evaluations were performed six months post-intervention.Results. The phased debridement plan demonstrated significant effectiveness, integrating diagnostic and therapeutic strategies with tailored visitation schedules based on the clinical conditions of the patients.Conclusion. Uniform diagnostic and therapeutic protocols are recommended to enhance dental health and restrain the prevalence of dental diseases among children with spastic cerebral palsy.

306 Intraoral Spectroscopy for the Identification and Study of Molar Hypomineralization

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Molar hypomineralization (MH) is a highly prevalent dental disease that leads to rapid enamel decay even with preventative measures. While the harm is apparent, the etiology of the condition is not. Further, MH is difficult to study due to limited intact extracted teeth. Therefore, we need a method to study MH non-destructively and intraorally. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Recent work has shown excess proteins not commonly found in enamel are present in teeth with MH. This is theorized to be due to disruption and infiltration in the cells that form enamel leading to leftover protein and under mineralized enamel. We hypothesizethese proteins have specific spectroscopic signatures that can be detected using light. We further hypothesize that modern fiber optic probes can provide a method for non-destructive, pain-free, and rapid intraoral examination of MH. Initially, Micro Raman spectroscopy was used to detect specific vibrational bands associated with organics in teeth with MH followed by the collection of spectra of teeth with MH and heathy enamel using a spectrophotometer. These spectra were examined for any obvious differences. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Currently 12 teeth were collected, and micro-computed tomography reconstructions confirmed location in 3D of MH lesions. Micro Raman of a MH-affected tooth revealed clear organic associated Amide I and III vibrational bands when compared to a synthetic hydroxyapatite (mineral in enamel) powder standard. We determined the wavelength of light that can be used to detect spectral differences between healthy enamel and teeth with MH. The next steps include optimization of the protocol of the intraoral spectrometer with the determined wavelength for implementation in clinic to allow for collection of spectra without the need for tooth extraction. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: We hope that this work will lead to advancements in our understanding of the mechanism of MH as well as act as a proof of concept for a MH diagnostic tool. In the long term, the goal is to ideally lead to improvements in dental health care, decrease dental costs, and improve overall quality of life for the children with this condition.

The prevalence of dental diseases and medical and social characteristics in young people

BACKGROUND: Despite ongoing treatment and prevention programmes, the prevalence of dental diseases remains high, particularly in young people. The prevalence of oral diseases is influenced by several socioeconomic factors, including age, place of residence, fluoride intake, individual oral care, diet and general somatic disease. The study of these factors is an urgent issue in dentistry.
 AIM: To study the medical and social characteristics of young people and their effect on the prevalence of dental diseases.
 METHODS: The oral cavities in 917 patients aged 18–44 years who had no history of dental treatment for at least 6 months were examined. The indices of DMF, Silness–LÖe, Green–Vermillion, PMA, CPITN, detection of noncarious lesions of teeth, malocclusion and diseases of the pulp, periapical tissues and periodontal were determined. To establish the influence of social and hygienic factors on the condition of the oral cavity, the survey responses of the study participants were analysed.
 RESULTS: In young people, the rates of dental caries, diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues and inflammatory periodontal diseases were 94.2%, 47.4% and 86.8%, respectively. Among the medical and social factors determining the high prevalence of dental diseases, unsatisfactory hygienic condition of the oral cavity, visits to the dentist less than once a year and professional oral hygiene less than once a year should be noted.
 CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of dental diseases in young people requires a differentiated approach to therapeutic and preventive measures, using medical and social factors.

Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: Frequency and risk factors.

Some prior evidence has suggested that lop-eared rabbits and those with brachycephalic skull conformations have a higher dental disease risk. This retrospective cohort study reports the frequency and conformational risk factors for primary-care veterinary diagnosis with dental disease in companion rabbits in the UK. Anonymised VetCompass clinical records were manually reviewed to confirm dental disease cases. Risk factor analysis used multivariable binary logistic regression modelling. From 161,979 rabbits under primary veterinary care in 2019, the 1-year period prevalence of overall dental disease was 15.36% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.78-15.96). The prevalence of dental disease affecting incisors was 3.14% (95% CI: 2.87-3.44), and for cheek teeth it was 13.72% (95% CI: 13.17-14.29). Neither lop-eared conformation nor brachycephalic skull conformation was significantly associated with increased odds of dental disease. Dental disease odds increased as age increased and decreased as bodyweight increased. This study retrospectively accessed clinical records, so breed names may sometimes be imprecise. The high overall prevalence of dental disease represents a major welfare concern for all companion rabbits, regardless of conformation. This information can be used to encourage regular routine dental assessment of rabbits of all conformations to promote earlier diagnosis, paying particular attention to older rabbits and those with low bodyweight.

АНАЛИЗ СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЗАБОЛЕВАЕМОСТИ СРЕДИ ДЕТЕЙ ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА ИЗ НЕПОЛНЫХ И РАСШИРЕННЫХ СЕМЕЙ

Introduction. This article is devoted to the study of the prevalence of dental diseases in preschool children living in incomplete and extended families. In the course of the study, children from both types of families were examined for dental caries and its complications, for non-caries dental diseases. While studying periodontal diseases, were distinguished inflammatory diseases, such as catarrhal and hypertrophic gingivitis, as well as localized periodontitis, when studying diseases of the oral mucosa, we highlighted diseases of the lips, tongue and oral mucosa. When studying dentoalveolarabnomalies, we identified both abnormalities of bite, dental arches and rows, and individual teeth. 
 The subject of research is dental diseases in preschool children.
 The goal of the study is to analyze dental morbidity in children from extended and incomplete families.
 Methodology. The study was conducted on the basis of the UniDent network of dental clinics, as well as in the Fairy Tale preschool commercial institution in Kazan and municipal preschool institutions of Tatarstan Republic. A total of 222 children from 217 incomplete families and 213 children from 199 extended families of both sexes participated in the voluntary study. Examination of children included examining the child and talking with parents or guardians, filling out medical records, determining the type of family, filling out an individual card in which identified dental diseases were recorded.
 The results of the study indicate a high prevalence of dental diseases among preschool children in TR. The progression of dental diseases is observed with the age of the child. Children from incomplete families are more susceptible to the occurrence and development of dental diseases, compared with children from extended families.
 Conclusions. The findings on the disparate prevalence of dental diseases in children from incomplete and extended families suggest the presence of family type influences, which may be useful in planning prevention methods and predicting dental outcomes in children from different family types.

РАСПРОСТРАНЕННОСТЬ КАРИЕСА ЗУБОВ И ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЙ ПАРОДОНТА У ДЕТЕЙ С НАРУШЕНИЕМ СЛУХА (ОБЗОР ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ)

Subject. Deafness, hearing loss are one of the most common sensory pathologies in children. It negatively affects the formation of personality and quality of life. Children with hearing and speech impairments require special medical supervision. It is necessary to develop programs to prevent major dental diseases for deaf children. This requires a comprehensive assessment of the dental status, taking into account age, the severity of the main pathology, and socio-psychological factors that contribute to the development of the formation characteristics of the child’s body.
 Purpose. To analyze the prevalence and intensity of dental caries and periodontal diseases in children with hearing impairment according to various literature data.
 Methodology. An analysis of publications was carried out using scientific search library databases: PubMed Central, Google, Medline, eLibrary. The selection of materials was based on using keywords. The search included full-text articles. 36 sources were analyzed.
 Results. Analysis of the prevalence of dental diseases in children with hearing impairment has not been sufficiently published in Russian-language literary sources.
 According to various literature data, there is a high prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases in children with hearing impairment. Some authors compared these indicators with a group of healthy children. Children with hearing and speech impairments have higher rates of prevalence and intensity of caries and periodontal diseases.
 Conclusions. The high prevalence of dental diseases in children with hearing impairment is an additional medical and social problem. For this category of the population, it is of great importance for the development of prevention programs.

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of School Teachers in Kathmandu District

Introduction: Oral health is an integral part of general health. The high prevalence of dental diseases and conditions like dental caries, periodontitis, and malocclusion may lead to absenteeism from work as well as economic loss.
 Objective: To assess the oral health status and treatment needs of school teachers in Kathmandu district.
 Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from January-June 2022 among the school teachers of Kathmandu after getting approval from the institutional review board of Kantipur Dental College. Informed consent was also obtained before the study. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS version 20. P value˂ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
 Results: A total of 165 teachers participated in the study out of which 125 (75.80%) were females and 40 (24.20%) were males with a mean age of 36.29±10 were there. The prevalence of dental caries was 98 (59.40%), gingivitis138 (83.60%), periodontal pocket 40 (24.20%), and 39 (23.60%) had 4-5 mm pocket but only 1 (0.60%) had more than 6mm pocket, 2 (1.20%) had upper and 14 (8.50%) had lower dentures. There was no significant difference in dental caries and periodontal status among the government and private school teachers (p=0.081), (p=0.101) respectively but a significant difference in gingivitis status (p=0.001)
 Conclusion: The oral health status of the teachers was not satisfactory since there was a high prevalence of dental diseases. So, it can be improved by periodically conducting oral health education programs at schools and motivating them

BASIC SCREENING SURVEY IN DETROIT SENIOR CENTERS

Abstract The objective of the Senior Oral Health Equity Project (SOHEP) Basic Screening Survey (BSS) was to determine the oral health status of seniors 55yrs and older in Detroit senior centers. The ASTDD BSS tool was used to collect the data. The screenings were conducted in two local senior centers to determine the prevalence of dental disease as well as dental care needs. The data were collected using Qualtrics© and analyzed using SPSS©. Majority of the seniors (n=67) screened were African American (88.9%), female (79.1%) and between the ages of 65 and 85 yrs. (89.6%). Results showed that there is a high prevalence of tooth loss (6 or more teeth – 59.6%), untreated decay (38.8%), need for periodontal care (52.2%) and need for dental care (43.3%). The results suggest that the senior center participants have limited access to dental care. There is a need to develop preventive dental programs for seniors where they congregate and live.

Management strategies of dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviors in children with Autism spectrum disorder

BackgroundChildren with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was frequently experienced dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviors during dental treatment. Oral health care was necessary because of the poor oral hygiene and prevalent dental diseases in this population.AimIn this systematic review, we evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility for pediatric dentist to manage the dental anxiety in children with ASD.DesignPubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically performed on the literature search. The date of eligible publications was from inception to January 2023. After that, the quality of eligible studies was assessed by the Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS). Review findings were summarized using the PRISMA Statement for reporting.ResultsA total of six studies were systematically evaluated according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Five studies were conducted to evaluate ASD Children's anxiety and uncooperative performance in the progressive oral examination, oral disease prophylaxis and fluoride application. The other one study evaluated the success rate of treatment in decayed permanent tooth treatment. In the included studies, four studies indicated that it was extremely necessary to reduce dental anxiety of ASD children to increase the cooperation in sensory-adapted dental environment (SADE).ConclusionIt is not always effective and feasible for pediatric dentist to manage the dental anxiety in children with autism during routine oral examination. Meanwhile, it is necessary for ASD children to conduct preoperative psychological assessment, to investigate parents’ expectations and cooperation, and to determine whether to start corresponding dental treatment.

Advances in dental management in the equine geriatric patient: strategies for improved welfare.

Geriatric horses have a high prevalence of dental disease, which is a culmination of age-related dental changes and dental disease throughout the life of the horse that may have long-term consequences. Wear abnormalities, diastemata with periodontal disease, pulpitis and endodontic disease, infundibular caries, and equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis become more prevalent with age. Recognition of age-related dental disease at an early stage can help to treat and possibly preserve teeth for longer. With a natural decrease in masticatory efficiency, it is even more important to preserve teeth where possible and prevent any painful dental disease. Regular routine dental examination and maintenance will help to prevent many dental conditions such as wear disorders and possibly secondary diastemata. Successful treatment and management of most dental diseases are possible even in older patients and will ensure that we are able to maintain a high standard of welfare as horses age.

The prevalence and risk factors of dental disease found in 100 miniature horses

IntroductionDental disease is a common condition affecting horses. Its prevalence and characteristics among most of the common breeds of horses and donkeys have been investigated and described in the literature, but information about the prevalence and etiology of dental disease of miniature horses is sparse.MethodsTo determine the prevalence and characteristics of dental disease of miniature horses, we performed oral and dental radiographic examinations on 100 miniature horses. The findings of these examinations were analyzed to determine the prevalence of dental disease and its correlation to age, sex, weight, body condition score, height at the withers, head length and head width. Older horses had a higher prevalence of dental disease, diastemata and crown elongations.ResultsThe most common dental diseases detected in this population were crown elongation, oral mucosal ulceration, diastemata, class 1 malocclusion and hypodontia. Horses with a high body condition score had an increased likelihood of having a class 1 malocclusion. Horses with wider heads had a higher prevalence of dental disease and class 1 malocclusions.ConclusionFrequent oral examinations, starting at an early age, should be prioritized as a part of miniature horse preventive health care to decrease morbidity and slow progression of dental disease.

ПРИЧИНЫ УДАЛЕНИЯ ЗУБОВ У ПАЦИЕНТОВ ПСИХИАТРИЧЕСКОГО СТАЦИОНАРА

According to the literature, in a mentally healthy population, the main cause of tooth extraction is complications of caries and periodontitis, mainly in elderly and senile patients. In patients with psychiatric pathology, many authors note the high prevalence of dental diseases and emphasize the need for tooth extraction.
 The aim of the investigation was to study the structure of dental diseases requiring tooth extraction in psychiatric hospital patients.
 Material and methods of research. Information was copied from 1812 dental records of patients who were on inpatient treatment at the V.N. Bekhterev RCPB in the period from 2014 to 2016 at the age of 16 to 82 years (879 men and 933 women). The main reason for hospitalization of most patients was the diagnosis of schizophrenia (59%). The statistical software package SPSS 13.0 (1999) was used for statistical processing of the results.
 The results of the study. During the study period, the dental surgeons of the RCPB received 1812 patients who had 2187 teeth removed. Mostly, the tooth extraction operation was performed for chronic periodontitis (47.2%). The greatest number of removals for periodontitis was observed in elderly patients (57.1%). The smallest number of teeth removed due to periodontitis was observed in the group of middle-aged patients (45–59 years) and amounted to 36.3% of the total number of teeth removed. This is due to the predominance of chronic periodontitis in these patients, which is comparable to the indicators in patients without psychiatric pathology. In the group of elderly and senile patients, tooth extraction surgery for chronic periodontitis was performed in 49.3% of cases.
 Conclusions. The main reason for tooth extraction in mentally ill patients was chronic periodontitis and its exacerbation – 47.2%. The average age of these patients was 59.16 ± 14.33 years in men and 52.91 ± 11.85 years in women. The predominance of chronic periodontitis in the structure of the causes of tooth extraction in patients of the middle age group indicates an early clinical manifestation of inflammatory and destructive changes in the periodontium.

Oral Health, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Economic Costs: Protocol for the Second Australian National Child Oral Health Survey.

Given the significant investment of governments and families into the provision of child dental care services in Australia, continued population oral health surveillance through national oral health surveys is imperative. The aims of this study are to conduct a second National Child Oral Health Survey (NCOHS-2) to (1) describe the prevalence, extent, and impact of oral diseases in contemporary Australian children; (2) evaluate changes in the prevalence and extent of oral diseases in the Australian child population and socioeconomic subgroups since the first National Child Oral Health Study (NCOHS-1) in 2012-2013; and (3) use economic modeling to evaluate the burden of child oral disease from the NCOHS-1 and NCOHS-2 and to estimate the cost-effectiveness of targeted programs for high-risk child groups. The NCOHS-2 will closely mimic the NCOHS-1 in being a cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of Australian children aged 5-14 years. The survey will comprise oral epidemiological examinations and questionnaires to elucidate associations between dental disease in a range of outcomes, including social and emotional well-being. The information will be analyzed within the context of dental service organization and delivery at national and jurisdictional levels. Information from the NCOHS-1 and NCOHS-2 will be used to simulate oral disease and its economic burden using both health system and household costs of childhood oral health disease. Participant recruitment for the NCOHS-2 will commence in February 2024. The first results are expected to be submitted for publication 6 months after NCOHS-2 data collection has been completed. Thematic workshops with key partners and stakeholders will also occur at this time. Regular surveillance of child oral health at an Australian level facilitates timely policy and planning of each state and territory's dental public health sector. This is imperative to enable the most equitable distribution of scarce public monies, especially for socially disadvantaged children who bear the greatest dental disease burden. The last NCOHS was conducted in 2012-2014, meaning that these data need to be updated to better inform effective dental health policy and planning. The NCOHS-2 will enable more up-to-date estimates of dental disease prevalence and severity among Australian children, with cost-effective analysis being useful to determine the economic burden of poor child dental health on social and emotional well-being and other health indicators. PRR1-10.2196/52233.

CGRP-loaded Porous Microspheres Protect BMSCs for Alveolar Bone Regeneration in The Periodontitis Microenvironment.

Periodontitis is a prevalent dental disease marked by progressive destruction of tooth-supporting tissues, and the recovery of bone defects after periodontitis remains challenging. Although stem cell-based therapy is a promising treatment for periodontal tissue regeneration, the function of mesenchymal stem cells is constantly impaired by the inflammatory microenvironment, leading to compromised treatment outcomes. Herein, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-loaded porous microspheres (PMs) are prepared to protect bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) against inflammatory mediators in periodontitis. The released CGRP could effectively ameliorate the inflammation-induced dysfunction of BMSCs, which may involve suppressing the ROS (reactive oxygen species)/NLRP3 (NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein 3)/Caspase-1 pathway. Moreover, the porous architecture of PMs provides effective cell-carrying capacity and physical protection for BMSCs during transplantation. In vivo experiments demonstrate that CGRP/BMSC-loaded PMs could effectively inhibit inflammation and improve osteogenic activity, resulting in better periodontal bone regeneration. This study focuses on the protection of stem cell function in the inflammatory microenvironment, which is important for stem cell-mediated tissue regeneration and repair under inflammatory conditions. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

THE PREVALENCE OF DENTAL ANOMALIES IN YOUNG POPULATIONS AND THE NEED FOR THEIR TREATMENT

The high prevalence of dental diseases among different contingents of young people (conscripts, students of colleges and universities, including students from abroad) has no tendency to decrease. Young people with high prevalence of dental anomalies tend to disorders of the functions of the dental system, aesthetic changes and the formation of a psychoemotional complex. The conducted research establishes the need for the treatment of dental anomalies in young people.

Epidemiologic assessment of dental health in the military exposed to toxic chemicals

Relevance. Destruction of toxic chemicals is impregnated with hazardous working conditions. In this regard, health monitoring in such workers is subject to more stringent requirements. Occupation-related difficulties in dental care availability cause faster dental health deterioration in the military. This adds relevance to finding and developing modern, rational and effective therapy and prevention measures tailored to specific working conditions the sites of toxic waste destruction.The objective is to evaluate the prevalence and structure of dental diseases and oral cavity disorders in the military exposed to toxic chemicals.Methods. A total of 178 male and female contracted military aged 27-50 years were examined within general medical examination required for admission to work with toxic chemicals. Standard dental methods were used during the examination: interview, visual, physical, and instrumental examinations. Examination data were fed into individual military medical records (form No. 2), as well as into earlier record forms.Results and discussion. Examined patients showed high prevalence of dental diseases (99.4 %), in particular, diseases of dental hard tissues and complicated dental caries. No less than half of the examined (54.5 %) required orthopedic dental treatment. More than 80 % of the examined revealed poor oral hygiene.Conclusion. Considering the high demand (90 %) for sanitation among the military, causing the 25% level of complicated f caries, with average tooth crown destruction score of 0.9 and absence of a staff dentist due to the small size of military units, it is deemed reasonable to involve specialists based on a prior agreed schedule and ensure compliance with developed methods and recommendations.

The effectiveness of motivational interviewing on the oral health of leukemic children and oral health care knowledge, attitude and practice of their mothers: a hospital-based intervention

BackgroundSome studies suggest a higher effectiveness of motivational interviewing compared to common oral health instruction in healthy individuals. As regards to higher prevalence of dental diseases like early childhood caries, oral mucositis, and gingivitis are reported for leukemic children, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of educating mothers through MI with the common instruction (CI) for the oral health of children with leukemia under six years old.MethodThis quasi-experimental study was designed in Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry and conducted on 61 mothers with leukemic children under age six hospitalized in Mahak Hospital and Rehabilitation Complex which is a Pediatric Cancer Research and Hospital Center, in 2021. Mother and child pairs were allocated to MI or CI (using pamphlets) groups. Data was collected using a questionnaire of mothers’ knowledge, attitude, motivation, and practice concerning oral health care in leukemic children. The children underwent clinical examination to assess plaque index before and three months after the intervention. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA) by ANCOVA test.ResultsThe preschoolers mean ages were 4.23 ± 1.41 and 4.32 ± 1.33 (ranged from 2 to 6 years old) in the MI and CI group, respectively. There were 16 girls (53.3%) and 14 boys (46.7%) in the MI group, and 15 girls (48.4%) and 16 boys (51.6%) in the CI group. Significant differences were observed in the amount of plaque index between the MI group and the CI group (0.20 ± 0.04, p-value < 0.001). A significant increase was observed in the mean of changes in scores of knowledge, attitude, motivation, mother’s practice concerning child’s oral health, mother’s practice concerning personal oral health in the MI group (p-value < 0.001).ConclusionsConsidering that instruction using MI showed to be effective in improving oral health adherence in mothers and reducing plaque in children with Leukemia, it may be recommended as a promising method to promote the oral health of such susceptible children in places that they are constantly present for treatment.Trial registrationThe study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) on 11.03.2021 (code: IRCT20131102015238N5).